HWIL Systems Architect - Flight Hardware Integration

Penta Research • Huntsville, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Penta Research is seeking candidates to pioneer a cutting-edge hardware integration lab: Enable comprehensive, end-to-end testing of flight systems. Architect a dynamic testing environment: Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators. Establish a robust HWIL platform: Ensure seamless validation of Units Under Test (UUT) in simulated mission scenarios.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in hardware integration and testing.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
• Basic understanding of software simulation principles and integration.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and network systems.
• Ability to design and implement complex hardware test environments.
• Familiarity with server hardware, and real-time computing systems.
• Ability to draft design architectures, rack diagrams, and system layouts using tools like Visio or Drawio.
• Ability to manage customer expectations and adhere to project schedules.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with flight computers and avionics systems.
• Familiarity with physics simulators and sensor emulators.
• Experience with GNSS and PNT devices.
• Experience with test equipment such as iHawk and Spirent.
• Experience with tactical hardware.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive hardware integration lab for end-to-end testing.
• Establish and manage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing environments.
• Integrate tactical hardware, sensor emulators, and physics simulators.
• Facilitate the integration of software simulations into hardware test scenarios.
• Configure the lab for various Units Under Test (UUT), including flight computers and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure seamless integration of communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire, 1553, Ethernet, Fiber, SDLC).
• Configure and utilize specialized hardware devices (e.g., Dell PowerEdge Servers, iHawk real-time computer systems, Spirent GNSS simulators).
• Work with software simulation teams to ensure hardware compatibility.
• Draft detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior